Monday, December 29, 2008
Advantages of Jatropha Curcas
The plant is preferred compared to others due to advantages including:
- Low cost seeds;
- High oil content;
- Increased safety due to higher flash point;
- Small gestation period;
- Growth on good and degraded soil;
- Growth in low and high rainfall areas;
- Does not require special expertise to farm;
- Seeds can be harvested in non-rainy season;
- Plant size makes collection of seeds more convenient; and
- Multi-plant use including production of biodiesel, soap, mosquito repellent, and organic fertiliser.
posted by Sudha @ 9:29 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home